_Gertie_ from Massachusetts. You are right, little girl. All over the world, young people seem to be troubled with very much the same weeds. Satan must depend a great deal on these "quick tempers," he has so many of them at work for him. I rejoice over every boy or girl who resolves to break from his power. How glad I am that THE PANSY helps you! That is sweet praise. I am also glad that you send it on, to help others, when you are through with it. _Julia_ from Connecticut. Whispering tongues make a great deal of trouble. Watch yours with care. Dear Julia, one who truly wants to be a Christian has to bring her _will_ into the matter. Do you know what I mean? As soon as we honestly determine that, whether it is easy or hard, whether we are happy in it or unhappy, we will from this moment give ourselves to the Lord Jesus to obey Him in all things, He comes, and takes possession of our hearts, and makes them new. Take your decision to Him, and He will help you. _Helen_ from New York. I am much interested in your society. I think you must have a very ingenious leader, to plan amusement for you. All the pledges, too, are important. I feel sure there must be some happy mothers in your neighborhood; for I have observed they are always glad when they see improvements in their children. I hope you will write us often; and give us the benefit of any new ideas which you get. _Julia_ from Colorado. Oh, yes, we like to hear about the mountain scenery in your grand State. I am glad you give time and thought to the mountains, for they are among the wonderful works of God. Have you ever noticed what beautiful Bible verses there are about mountains? Once I made a copy of them all, and enjoyed it much. We shall always be glad to hear from you. _Walter_ from Massachusetts. Indeed you can "belong!" Boys used to be rather scarce in our society. I used often to wonder why they were not so eager to overcome their faults as girls seemed to be. But we have a great army of them now. Your pledge is very important. I am sure "mamma" will rejoice; and watch your improvement with a thankful heart. _Edna_ from Iowa. Indeed I think you wrote a very nice letter. So you want to "shoot" a great many things, do you? I think, with you, it is very wise to overcome the habit of using that, or any other by-word. To say the least, it is inelegant; and Pansy Blossoms should be very elegant, to match their lovely dress, and general appearance. _Louie_ from Maine. Dear little seven-year-old Blossom, we welcome you with pleasure. Do the weeds of cross words trouble you? They are very poisonous weeds; I would be glad if they were rooted out of all the heart-gardens in the world. Look well after yours, my dear, and there will be fewer than ever before.